The first step is to verify that there is no voltage difference between the
two systems chassis. They should share a common ground through the grounding
pin on the power plugs.

I use a Belkin KVM between multiple systems (2-4, depending what is in the
shop) with good results.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jai Dhar" <jdhar@ENGMAIL.UWATERLOO.CA>
To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 1:34 PM
Subject: [OT]: KVM problems


> Hi,
>
> I have two computers, and bought a KVM (keyboard/video/monitor switch) to
hook
> them up to my monitor. Now, I already had one computer/monitor in their
fine
> with no problems, but when I went to hook up the new computer's (it's not
> really a NEW computer per say) monitor cable to the KVM, mad sparks flew
> everywhere! I tried it in another port, same thing... I even bought
another
> KVM, and wasted my money, because same thing happened. Odd thing is, when
I
> disconnected the power line to the PSU of the new computer, no sparks
flew..
> so it almost seems like it's trying to deliver current to the KVM or
> something. Anyone know?
>
> Jai
>
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